AS the end of the season draws nearer the games become more and more important.

Villa’s match at home to Wolves falls into that category.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Midland derbies this season and this one promises to be yet another epic encounter.

Gerard Houllier will feel that another couple of victories will see his side retain their Premier League status after a torrid season.

Matters will not have been helped by the recent shenanigans involving Richard Dunne and the club.

Still, Villa’s side is packed with talent and, with the game being on their own turf, they can expect to create plenty of chances.

Villa should not underestimate Wolves, who come into this clash full of fighting spirit after a thrilling comeback against Tottenham.

I was lucky enough to be at Cheltenham with Mick McCarthy on Wednesday and he was confident he could get something at Villa Park.

When your side is involved in a relegation battle it’s vital they genuinely believe they are good enough to stay up. I see that in Wolves and they can get a point here.

Blues’ game at Wigan makes me nervous. This is a massive contest and it’s likely to have a big bearing on who goes down in May.

The DW Stadium is a tricky place to go but Blues look much better defensively than their hosts. The Latics put in a good shift at Eastlands last time out, but they have struggled in their past couple at home – failing to find the net in their last two.

Losing to Bolton in the FA Cup is no bad thing as Blues can now turn all their attention to survival.

Big Eck’s lot have already had an excellent season so to be relegated at the end of it would be a disaster.

Arsenal have only the Premier League left after a tricky few weeks and that spells trouble for West Brom tomorrow.

The Baggies are on a good bit of form and are unbeaten in four, but beating the Gunners requires something special.

Arsene Wenger knows that if his side lose then winning the title may be out of reach as well.

It therefore makes sense for the Gunners to line up with their strongest XI and really go at the Baggies.

There will be plenty of pressure on the visitors but they should be able to pass their way to victory and win comfortably.